Katy Bourne, Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

Congratulations to Katy Bourne who has become the first ever Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex. Katy, who represents Cuckfield on Mid Sussex District Council, lives in Ansty with her husband Kevin and two grown up sons.  We caught up with Katy during her first week in the job to find out what her new role could mean for Cuckfield.

Firstly, congratulations on becoming the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex! It’s good to know that Mid Sussex, and in particular the villages of Cuckfield and Ansty, will be well represented!

Can you tell us a little about your role as a Mid Sussex District Councillor and how this has helped prepare you for your new challenge?
As a Councillor talking to local people and listening to their views is vital, and this experience is something I can bring to the role of Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Will you now be standing down to concentrate on your new role?
I will stand down early next year and an election to appoint a replacement will be held in May alongside the county election. I am not claiming expenses as a Mid Sussex District Councillor.

Read more on page 12 of Dec/Jan 2013 magazine....

Pub locals get behind Movember

They’re fan’tash’tic!  Customers and staff at The Wheatsheaf pub have ditched their razors, braved the bristle and grown moustaches for charity.

Throughout last month the team of 26 have been collecting sponsors from their friends, families and fellow drinkers to reach a hair-raising £5,000 for the Movember campaign.

Read more on page 11 of Dec/Jan 2013 magazine...

The end of a year of celebration for Holy Trinity Primary School

This year Holy Trinity Primary School has been celebrating its 500 year anniversary. 

The school celebrated with several events, including an exhibition at school for the children to see how education has changed over the years. 

Past pupils and friends shared their memories at a reunion in November, which included a presentation exploring the history of the school which was founded in 1512 by Merchant Taylor Edmund Flower. The presentation was given by Jo Roche and Emma Cameron (former pupils and now mums at the school).

One of the highlights was a Procession and Service of Dedication at the Old School and Holy Trinity Church, when the whole school and staff processed with their banners depicting key events from the history of 500 years of learning in Cuckfield. They were greeted at the church by The Right Reverend Mark Sowerby, the Bishop of Horsham and the wonderful peels of the Church bells. During the service staff and Governors affirmed their dedication to the pupils, school and learning in Cuckfield and the Lead Ambassadors led the prayers focusing on the school values. 

Jo and Emma have  created a book to celebrate and commemorate this amazing and historical anniversary. 

The School 500 Anniversary book is now available from Photobox. The  price is £45.99 + postage (£4.29 for 1). However, offers do come up regularly (the most recent would bring the price down to £33.59 + postage). Unfortunately any offers can only be applied if ordered
by Jo and Emma as the book is their ‘creations’. To place an order with Jo or find out more, email her at school500@btinternet.com